BEHAVIOR, HEALTH

This small study tested whether a 6-week summer youth employment program could help teens ages 14-17 maintain or lower their body mass index (BMI). Researchers measured weight, activity, sleep, and diet in 15 teens who worked at a summer camp. The goal was to see if the program s…

This study tested whether adding a digital goal-setting tool to standard well-child visits helps parents keep their babies at a healthy weight. About 900 parent-infant pairs took part, with half receiving the extra digital support. The goal was to prevent obesity by encouraging h…

This study tested whether sending text reminders to patients and alerts to doctors could increase flu vaccination rates in adults aged 50 and older. Over 26,000 people took part across multiple clinics. The approach used simple, low-cost nudges like pre-visit texts and automatic …

This study tested two programs for people with long-term low back pain. One combined exercise, behavior change, education, and mindfulness; the other added functional resistance training. Researchers measured pain, disability, and quality of life in 70 adults over 5 months. The g…

This study tested whether nutrition videos focusing on taste or health are better at getting people to use more herbs and spices. Over 500 adults in the U.S. watched either taste-based or health-based videos and answered questions about their interest and confidence. The goal was…

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment when in-person therapy is limited due to COVID-19 rules. About 2000 patients from German clinics took part, using online questionnaires to shar…